Learning To Mom ® Motherhood Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers

Wanting to breastfeed, but not sure where to start? Listen to this!! Today's episode on breastfeeding covers: What are the breastfeeding benefits? What are common breastfeeding hurdles and how do we overcome them What tips do you have for someone when they start their breastfeeding journey? What are misconceptions people have about breastfeeding? How long do we need to COMMIT to breastfeed fo...

How to find healing and joy in a subsequent pregnancy after you've experienced a miscarriage. Trigger warning: miscarriage, loss, infant death, neonatal death Today's episode on pregnancy after loss with Laura Ricketts covers: The common emotions and challenges parents face after experiencing a pregnancy or infant loss? How to find joy again after such a profound loss? How to heal after...

How to get your partner involved in birth and labor, what they need to be able to do, tips for your birth partner, how to choose the right birth partner, their  role in supporting your labor and birth and more! Today's episode on birth partner support for labor and birth covers:  Why is it important to have a supportive birth partner? What things do you need to consider when choosing your bir...

15 things that every first time mom needs to know about birth and labor, but no one tells you! This week's episode, I get REAL and HONEST and share what I wish someone would have told me before I gave birth for the first time! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT LINKS: - Shop HERE for portable breastmilk and f...

Struggling mentally in your pregnancy? Having mental health issues in pregnancy? Then this is for you. How to overcome fear and anxiety in pregnancy. Tangible Tips for improving your mental health during pregnancy.  Today's episode on mental health in pregnancy covers: Why do you think women struggle mentally in pregnancy? What are the things that pregnant women struggle with mentally?  What...

Discussing Different Natural Induction Methods and How To Induce Labor Naturally!    Today's episode I sit down with April and Kalu of Serene Midwifery and ask them all our questions related to induction: Today's episode on inducing labor naturally:  What is an estimated due date? What are good reasons for induction and what are bad reasons for induction? When can you start doing trying...

The risks, benefits, misconceptions and process of placenta pills! Today's episode I sit down with Kirsten with Sacred Lane Birth Services and ask her all our placenta encapsulation  questions: Today's episode on gestational diabetes (aka: diabetes in pregnancy) covers: What is placenta encapsulation? Placenta and breastfeeding What are placenta recipes? What are the benefits to placenta...

Hospital Bag Checklist, What to bring For Labor, and What to pack for your Postpartum stay! This week's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive DEEP into Hospital Bag Must Haves! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT LINKS: - Sign up HERE for the Learning To Mom Newsletter To Get The Hospital Bag Checklis...

DIVING DEEP into Gestational Diabetes, you don't want to miss this!!! Today's episode I sit down with Leslee Flannery from Gestational Diabetes Nutrition and she breaks down all things Gestational Diabetes. Today's episode on gestational diabetes (aka: diabetes in pregnancy) covers: Gestational diabetes explained Gestational diabetes risk factors  Gestational diabetes test and how t...

How to financially plan in pregnancy for childbirth and newborn life! Today's episode I sit down with Alli Williams from FinanciALLI Focused and she breaks down all things related to cost saving tips and budgeting so you don't have to worry about finances once baby's here. Today's episode on all things saving for pregnancy, birth and postpartum: What are the expected and unexpe...

How to Meal Prep for postpartum during pregnancy! This week's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive DEEP into meal prepping nutritious postpartum meals that will allow you to recover faster and save you time! In this episode, we talk about how much to make, what to make, how to freeze it, and more! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Is Birth Photography worth it??? Why you should consider getting a birth photographer- regardless if you’re wanting a natural, medicated or C-section birth! This week's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive DEEP into birth photography from Kristen, a birth photographer: Kristen gives us the answers to these questions (and more!!) - Why have a birth photographer?  - What are the commo...

What to expect POST Birth in the FIRST 48 hours postpartum If you're a first time mom, then this episode is for YOU!  Today's episode we're getting realistic and spilling the TEA on what immediate postpartum is like. Today's episode on the first 48 hours postpartum/ post birth:  What can women expect physically and emotionally in postpartum? How does the hospital stay look diff...

How to set up and organize your nursery as a first time mom for maximum efficiency and organization!  Today's episode on nursery organization / nursery set up covers: How to set up your house for postpartum How to set up your house for breastfeeding How to organize your nursery closet Nursery organization tips Nursery closet tips How to set up your bedroom for baby Nursery organization dresse...

What to expect in labor and birth as a first time mom! Today's episode we're breaking down all things contractions, labor signs and birth with Emily from Serving Tomorrow. Today's episode on labor expectations: What are some things that women  experience in their final weeks before labor How does someone KNOW they are in labor as opposed to Braxton hicks or false labor? Can we expec...

Today's episode we're shedding light on and breaking down all things infertility with Dr. Pero, a specialist in reproductive health.  Dr. Roxanne Pero is BACK to share some insight into infertility today, in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT LINKS: - Sign u...

HOW to prepare for postpartum it's JUST AS IMPORTANT as preparing for birth. Today's episode we're breaking down all things postpartum with Stacia from Postpartum Care USA. Today's episode on postpartum preparation will cover: - Why is preparing for postpartum important? - What does postpartum look like? - What can I expect postpartum to look like? - What does postpartum depres...

OH SNAP! I'M PREGNANT?!?!?!  I’m not just stopping at the announcement though, I’m also sharing: - How we found out - What’s different this pregnancy - What I’m doing differently this pregnancy and birth - And more!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT LINKS: - Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE...

Samantha breaks down all things Caesarian Section! A must listen for every pregnant woman! Today's episode with Samantha from DC Metro Maternity sets realistic expectations going into a C-section as well as practical c-section recovery tips!  Today’s episode is going to cover these questions and more!: - What is the standard c-section procedure?  - How to prepare for a Caesarian birth? - Prep...

Breaking down the most common birth interventions- Foley Bulb, C-sections, Cervidil, Breaking your waters, Epidural, Pitocin and MORE! We're talking about EACH ONE's purpose, pros and cons, and how each is administered. Get out your birth plan or note pad, because you'll want to take notes! Today's episode Amy from the Somatic Mother walks us through labor and delivery 101. Tod...

What I wish I would have known about postpartum before! I am SPILLING the tea on postpartum, so buckle up! We'll be discussing things like: - The Postpartum 6 week appointment - Postpartum night sweats - Postpartum intrusive thoughts - Postpartum hormones - Postpartum bleeding (lochia) - Postpartum sex - Postpartum hair loss - And more! --------------------------------------------------------...

Today's episode we dive deep into what a doula does and is, and postpartum tips!! Today's episode, I sit down with Maggie from Visitation Birth, who is a Childbirth Doula. Today’s episode is going to cover questions like: - What is a doula? - What is the difference between a doula and a midwife? - What are the different kinds of doulas? (ie: birth, postpartum, etc.) - What are some misco...

Hypnobirthing in labor explained! Today's episode, I sit down with Briahnna from Heart and Womb Indy, who is a Childbirth Doula & Gold Certified HypnoBirthing International Instructor. Today’s episode is going to cover questions like: - What is hypnobirthing and what are the benefits to it? - What are the misconceptions around hypnobirthing? - Is it like being hypnotized? - Who should do...

Today we're breaking down the 5 most common third trimester symptoms and sharing how to overcome them:  Lightning Crotch, Fatigue, Heartburn, Leg Cramps,  and Nesting. What are 3rd trimester symptoms, what does third trimester feel like, what are the symptoms of third trimester of pregnancy, at what week does your 3rd trimester begin, is the third trimester the worst, how to feel better third...

Preparing for Birth: How to prepare your mind and body to give birth + How to prepare your team! Taylor answers all out first time mom questions on preparing for birth like: - Why is preparing for birth important? - Where do women go wrong in preparing for birth? - How do you prepare your mind for birth? - How do you prepare your body for birth? - How do you prepare your team for birth? - What are...